Profession

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

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California

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2023
47-2073SOC 2018 47-2073
GroupAll
Median56,160 USD
Average62,180 USD
Middle 50%46,270 USD - 72,970 USD
Decile range38,410 USD - 95,570 USD
Bottom decile38,410 USD
Top decile95,570 USD
🇺🇸 California2023
47-2073SOC 2018 47-2073
GroupAll
Median82,350 USD
Average88,480 USD
Middle 50%62,390 USD - 114,560 USD
Decile range52,190 USD - 125,610 USD
Bottom decile52,190 USD
Top decile125,610 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators